Special Education Sign Language Interpreter (7438 Sped)

Evergreen Public Schools • Vancouver, WA

1d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the program instructor(s) and/or the Program Administrator, the Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program will assist in the supervision of instructional and all other activities by interpreting and tutoring for the deaf/hard of hearing students on an individual as well as a small group basis. Indicates Washington State Core Competencies for Paraeducators for each essential function and qualification.

Requirements

• Must meet Paraeducator Employment Requirements as follows: Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; AND Must meet one or more of the following: Have received a passing score of 455 or higher on the Education Testing Service ParaPro Assessment (ETS test/PRAXIS); or Hold an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; or Have completed a Paraeducator Apprenticeship Program (program must be registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council).
• Must meet Washington State Requirements for Sign Language Interpreters in Educational Settings; Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a minimum score of 4.0 AND Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) - Written Test with a passing score; OR National Interpreting Certificate (NIC) from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) AND Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) - Written Test with a passing score.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, cooperativeness, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to follow through.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate by telephone, TDD, and Relay Service.
• Must be willing to participate in activities, inservices, and skill building workshops to improve knowledge in transliterating/interpreting in the educational process, and issues relating to the deaf culture.
• Demonstrated ability to encourage independence in students in order to avoid inappropriate dependence on the student/interpreter relationship.
• Demonstrated ability to work under conditions of constant interruption.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Nice To Haves

• Previous knowledge and background in working with students and educational techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the program instructor(s) in supervising and working with elementary or secondary students as follows:
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and the general public.
• Transliterates and/or interprets information accurately in a manner appropriate to the student's communication level.
• Assist in instructional and all other activities by transliterating and/or interpreting and tutoring on a one-to-one basis as well as on a group basis.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment as specified by course goals and curriculum outcomes.
• Assist in evaluating and specifying direction of instruction so as to maximize each student's potential.
• Maintain accurate data on student progress.
• Implement behavioral management strategies using the emphasis and techniques that have been outlined by the instructor.
• Assist the program instructor(s) in explaining technical assistance needs for interpreting, i.e. lighting, visual aids, positioning, time, length, and difficulties in changing languages.
• Attend inservices and workshops in order to keep current with issues relating to the deaf culture.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year: Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.
• Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
• EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave.
• Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA .

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED